Revitalization of 14 Cities in Ilam to Be Completed by Year's End

Ilam – The Director General of Roads and Urban Development of Ilam Province said the revitalization plan for 14 cities in Ilam will be completed by the end of the year.

Referring to the policies of the Ministry of Roads and Urban Development in the area of ​​urban regeneration, Jafar Rafiei said in a conversation with the Mehr reporter: "The reconstruction and regeneration of worn-out urban structures is considered one of the main policies of this ministry, which is pursued with the aim of strengthening constructions against natural disasters and floods."

Referring to the planning carried out in this regard, he added: Out of the total of 24 targeted cities in the province, 14 cities will be reconstructed in the first phase and by the end of the year by registering in the housing verification system; This plan is being followed seriously so that the remaining cities will also enter the plan in the next stages.

The Director General of Roads and Urban Development of Ilam Province, referring to the funds allocated for this project, stated: 2 thousand billion Rials have been allocated for the reconstruction and regeneration of worn-out structures in the province, and these resources will be provided to the target cities to speed up the implementation of the project.

He pointed out: In addition to giving an unpleasant face to cities, worn-out urban structures are also very vulnerable to natural disasters. Therefore, their reconstruction can protect the lives and property of citizens against floods and earthquakes and provide the basis for improving the quality of life of the residents of these neighborhoods.

Emphasizing the importance of people's participation in this project, Rafiei said: the successful implementation of the reconstruction of worn-out structures requires the cooperation of the residents of these neighborhoods, and we ask citizens to contribute to the improvement of the condition of their neighborhood by registering in the housing verification system and cooperating with the project implementers.

In the end, he emphasized: The ultimate goal of this plan is to improve the quality of life of the residents of dilapidated buildings, to increase the safety of buildings and to create a suitable environment for citizens' lives. We hope that with the continuation of provincial and national support, we will see a positive change in the dilapidated tissues of the cities of the province.